Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00412
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Removal of S. densiflora" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2016 This is Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Award. The recipient has already been selected.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Removal of S. densiflora" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00412) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on controlling and removing the invasive plant Spartina densiflora in salt marsh and tidal habitats owned by a National Wildlife Refuge. The project emphasizes on-the-ground invasive species management, specifically carrying out both initial treatment and follow-up re-treatment work to suppress regrowth and improve long-term effectiveness in sensitive coastal wetlands.
Funding under this opportunity is intended to support removal using mechanical and/or chemical methods, with a strong emphasis on a specialized mechanical approach. The described technique involves using high-horsepower, tri-bladed brushcutters to grind into the plant's rhizome zone, targeting approximately 2 to 3 inches below the surface. By cutting into this underground rhizome layer, the method aims to kill the plant more reliably than surface-level cutting alone. The notice indicates that Refuge staff have already developed detailed internal reports documenting these methods and assessing how well they work, and those reports can be made available upon request to inform implementation and expected outcomes.
This listing is not a typical open competition. It is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning the recipient had already been selected at the time the notice was posted. The opportunity was created on August 15, 2016, with an original closing date of August 20, 2016, reflecting that it functioned primarily as a formal public announcement rather than a standard application window for new applicants. Even though the eligibility categories include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), the single-source nature means it was not seeking additional proposals for selection.
The award is administered by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, and falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA number 15.608 and is made under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j). The anticipated funding level is modest and targeted: the award ceiling is $40,000, with one expected award. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund practical, field-based invasive plant removal work in Refuge marshes, using proven techniques and repeat treatments to address persistent infestations in tidal environments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Removal of S. densiflora (F16AS00412)
What is the "Removal of S. densiflora" grant opportunity?
"Removal of S. densiflora" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00412) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on controlling and removing the invasive plant Spartina densiflora in salt marsh and tidal habitats owned by a National Wildlife Refuge.
Which federal agency is administering this award?
The award is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement.
What is the main goal of the project?
The main goal is on-the-ground invasive species management: removing Spartina densiflora and carrying out follow-up re-treatment work to suppress regrowth and improve long-term effectiveness in sensitive coastal wetlands.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended for salt marsh and tidal habitats owned by a National Wildlife Refuge (i.e., Refuge marshes and coastal wetland environments under Refuge ownership).
What species is being targeted for removal?
The target species is Spartina densiflora, identified in the notice as an invasive plant in the Refuge's salt marsh and tidal habitats.
What kinds of activities are expected to be funded?
Funding is intended to support practical, field-based removal work, including both initial treatment and follow-up re-treatment to address regrowth in tidal environments.
What removal methods are anticipated under this opportunity?
The notice states removal may use mechanical and/or chemical methods, with a strong emphasis on a specialized mechanical approach.
What is the specialized mechanical approach described?
The described technique uses high-horsepower, tri-bladed brushcutters to grind into the plant's rhizome zone, targeting approximately 2 to 3 inches below the surface. The intent is to cut into the underground rhizome layer to kill the plant more reliably than surface-level cutting alone.
Why does the approach focus on cutting into the rhizome zone?
Because the method targets the underground rhizome layer (rather than only cutting at the surface), it is intended to reduce survival and regrowth and improve long-term suppression.
Does the project require follow-up treatments after the initial removal?
Yes. The project emphasizes both initial treatment and follow-up re-treatment work to suppress regrowth and improve effectiveness over time.
Are there existing Refuge documents about these removal methods?
Yes. The notice indicates Refuge staff have developed detailed internal reports documenting the methods and assessing their effectiveness.
Can those internal Refuge reports be obtained to guide implementation?
According to the notice, the reports can be made available upon request to inform implementation and expected outcomes.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. This listing is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning the recipient had already been selected when the notice was posted. It functioned primarily as a formal public announcement rather than a standard competition.
Does the listing include eligibility categories such as nonprofits?
Yes. The eligibility categories include nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are eligible, can new applicants still apply and be considered?
Based on the notice description, it was not seeking additional proposals for selection because it was single-source and the recipient had already been chosen.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 15, 2016, and had an original closing date of August 20, 2016, reflecting its role as a public notice rather than a typical application window.
What is the funding category or program area associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this award?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.608.
What is the statutory authority for making this award?
The award is made under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The anticipated funding level is modest and targeted. The award ceiling is $40,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award was expected under this opportunity.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the agency intended to make an award to a specific, already-selected recipient, and the posting served as a formal notice rather than an invitation for competing applications.
What makes this project distinct from general invasive plant removal efforts?
The notice highlights a specialized mechanical technique (using high-horsepower, tri-bladed brushcutters to grind into the rhizome layer 2 to 3 inches below the surface) and a strong emphasis on repeat treatments to address persistent infestations in tidal marsh environments.
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